Skulls are dark, mysterious and imbued with magic properties – at least this is what the fantasy culture teaches us – so I had to try my hand at an artwork centered on a skull. In case you missed out on the How to Draw a Skull tutorial, make sure you check it out now! It might prove useful.

Why would I draw a skull? you might be asking yourself. I want to draw people, not biker tattoos.
True, but drawing the human face is complicated enough, still considered to be one of the most challenging aspects in visual arts. Learning the underlying structure, the skull, is one of the first steps towards mastering the anatomy of the face, while also offering quick guides for realistic proportions.